Tigray Herald፡December 9,2024 (Mekele)
Tigray Opposition Party Salsay Weyane Tigray Calls for Action Against Continued Hardship and Neglect in Tigray
Salsay Weyane Tigray has released a press statement highlighting the ongoing deprivation of fundamental rights endured by the people of Tigray. The party criticized the Ethiopian government for its failure to ensure peace, public order, access to essential services, and the distribution of development funds, leaving the region in persistent hardship.
The statement condemned the withholding of financial resources, particularly the salaries of civil servants, which has severely affected key sectors such as education. The party emphasized the critical need for reparations to rebuild Tigray’s social infrastructure, much of which was devastated during the genocidal war.
Salsay Weyane Tigray accused the Ethiopian government of continuing efforts to marginalize Tigray through these measures. Businesses in the region face immense difficulties, struggling with rampant unemployment and a lack of security, further deepening the humanitarian crisis.
The party expressed disappointment in the Ethiopian government’s failure to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities and adhere to agreements aimed at addressing Tigray’s challenges. It called attention to the ongoing occupation of Tigrayan territories and the severe suffering of internally displaced persons and refugees, urging immediate action to address these issues.
In addition to calling for reparations, the party demanded urgent measures to ensure that the salaries of hundreds of thousands of civil servants and laborers are paid. Salsay Weyane Tigray stressed that the international community must maintain focus on the unresolved challenges and continue to advocate for the rights and welfare of the people of Tigray.
The statement serves as a stark reminder of the crisis in Tigray and a call to both domestic and international stakeholders to act swiftly in addressing the pressing needs of the region.
For more information, Salsay Weyane Tigray can be contacted through their official website, www.sawet.org.
